Ah, Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake—sounds like a tropical, sweet, and fluffy treat! 🍍🥥 I can give you a simple, homemade version that’s moist and dreamy.
Pineapple Coconut Dream Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
For the frosting:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter & sugar:
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.
- Mix in vanilla.
- Combine wet & dry:
- Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in drained pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Bake:
- Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 min, then transfer to wire racks.
- Make frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla until creamy.
- Assemble the cake:
- Spread frosting on the first layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut on top for decoration.
- Optional: Chill for 30 min before serving—it helps the frosting set and makes slicing easier.
💡 Tips for extra tropical flavor:
- Toast the coconut lightly for a nuttier flavor.
- Add a few tablespoons of pineapple juice to the frosting for extra sweetness and moisture.
- Garnish with pineapple chunks or maraschino cherries for a fun tropical look.
If you want, I can also give a super quick “one-bowl” version that’s easier to make but still tastes amazing—perfect if you don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
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